by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Florida State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in communication sciences.
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Florida State was ranked #36 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for communication sciences majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #4 in Florida.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Florida State University handed out 83 bachelor's degrees in communication sciences. This is an increase of 5% over the previous year when 79 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 62 students received their master’s degree in communication sciences from Florida State. This makes it the #17 most popular school for communication sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 1 students received their doctoral degrees in communication sciences in 2022, making the school the #93 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Communication Sciences majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Florida State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $13,371 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $24,702 for all communication sciences students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Florida State paid an average of $724 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $218 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,640 | $19,084 |
| Fees | $1,877 | $2,599 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,740 | $12,740 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,556 | $6,556 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 2% of communication sciences bachelor's degrees went to men and 98% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 65% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida State University with a bachelor's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21 |
| White | 54 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Florida State does not offer an online option for its communication sciences bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Florida State Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's communication sciences program at Florida State make a median salary of $54,565. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $59,094.
All of the 61 students who graduated with a Master’s in communication sciences from Florida State in 2022 were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Florida State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 75% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida State University with a master's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 46 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication sciences majors at Florida State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mental & Social Health Services | 377 |
| Public Health | 246 |
| Allied Health Professions | 119 |
| Medicine | 119 |
| Nursing | 119 |
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